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42nd Photography Contest Winning Photos

Texas Bank and Trust celebrated its 42nd Annual Photography Contest and Exhibition with 710 entries from 148 amateur and professional photographers across Texas.  Winning images were selected by juror Holly Forbes Categories included Fine Art, Human Interest, Landscape/Nature, and Spirit of Texas.  All honorees will be featured in the bank's 2025 Collector's Calendar.

Juliet

Spring Rose
First Place
Fine Art

Indian Princess

Tom Rice
Second Place
Human Interest

Calming Stones

David Cutts
Second Place
Fine Art

Cool Kid Summer

Maya Ranido
Third Place | OMNIClub Birthday Card Award
Human Interest

Timeless Patriotism

Nathanael Lauby
Third Place
Fine Art

Golden Glide

Linda Davidson
First Place
Landscape/Nature

Bulls, Grit, & Dreams

Tomi Morin
First Place
Human Interest

Sticker Shock

Bill Stipp
Second Place
Landscape/Nature

Big Cypress Dreaming

Kristi Thomas
Third Place
Landscape/Nature

Peace Under Fiery Sunset

Susan Lewis
Chairman's Award
Landscape/Nature

Angus Management

Jay Patrick
First Place | Vice Chairman's Award
Spirit of Texas

Barn Buddies

Becky Koesel
President's Award
Human Interest

Texas Dancing Boots

Cliff Hollenbeck
Second Place
Spirit of Texas

Mission Capistrano

Kathleen Alvizo
Christmas Card Award
Spirit of Texas

Old Filling Station in Jefferson, Texas

James Q. Eddy, Jr.
Third Place
Spirit of Texas

Cowboy for Life

Becky Koesel
Best of Show
Spirit of Texas

Beauty Among Thorns

Sandra Jo Lavigne
People's Choice
Fine Art